You can't shell out for everyone, but you don't want to offend, either. Here, a list of cheapish ways to bring them over to your side. Plus, more greatgifts for friends and family.

You can't shell out for everyone, but you don't want to offend, either. Here, a list of cheapish ways to bring them over to your side. Plus, more greatgifts for friends and family.

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For the Rock-and-Roll Fan:The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams

Not the Hank Williams who's been in the news lately, but his dad, the one who helped shape modern country music. This collection of songs is culled from the artist's previously unheard writings and performed by many of the people he influenced, from the iconic (Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams) to the more recent (Norah Jones, Jack White).

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For the Summer-Blockbuster Buff: Minimalist Comic-Book Prints

Next year is already more or less guaranteed to be the biggest yet for superhero movies. Those who can appreciate that can also appreciate one of these stylish posters inspired by the characters, which are a lot better-looking than whatever Chris Evans was wearing in Captain America.

Everyone could use a nice flask: for a camping trip or for the long trip in the backseat. But few people actually have them. This stainless-steel container is great-looking and rugged, and it'll hold just enough for a few slugs.

Honoring the Nirvana record's twentieth anniversary, this new version includes the all-important second disc with B-sides, live performances, and rehearsal demos completely unlike the final songs that would make the band so famous. Which might make this a good time to reintroduce yourself.

No one really needs a Roman Holiday poster on their wall. But this piece of original art riffing on one of its more well-known scenes? Sure, why not? Prints span titles from every era, so the Hitchcock fan is still covered.

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For the Stain-Averse: Pallet Coasters

Coasters are almost always a missed opportunity: practical yet unremarkable. These raised versions, modeled by a Spanish design company after full-size Euro pallets, are cooler-looking than most. Especially with a Negroni sitting on top.

There's no shame in a group of adults standing around outside playing a game, as long as beer is involved. Everyone knows how to play horseshoes, it's casual enough, and this nice steel set even gets the approval of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association. Whatever that is.

The NPR Map
It may not be your hometown favorite, but NPR has the most consistently listenable radio content available across the country without satellite radio. Now you can locate the frequency no matter where the hell you are.

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For the Mad Men Fan: Vintage 2012 Wall Calendar

The same nostalgia that inspired the AMC series and Pan Am translates well in this calendar, featuring old posters of international travel destinations and their airline sponsors. And it's the surest motivator for getting out of the house.